01x20 - Episode 20

[bunniefuu]

♪I collect everything about you♪

♪Play scenes of you again and again♪

♪Try to leave a deeper impression♪

♪Calling my name is enough♪

♪In this world only I understand you♪

♪I care the most about you♪

♪In this world only I’m here with you♪

♪Yet I’m still confused♪

♪I wish to hold your hand
just for one second at this intersection♪

♪I might’ve said that 100 times♪

♪Maybe I’m clumsy in your eyes♪

♪Maybe I haven’t done enough yet♪

♪I wish to close the gap
to prove myself to you♪

♪Sweet romance slowly fills the air♪

♪Love is never an accident♪

♪No need to uncover the truth♪

♪The answer is right there♪

=Be With You=

=Episode 20=

Miss Lu,

you’ve been sleeping for 2 hours.

Time to work.

You have over 20 pages’ content to draw.

Just a little longer. A few minutes.

Either you get out now,
or I carry you out in my arms.

In your arms?

Am I the kind of girl

who gives in to a hug?

Yes, I am.

Hug me.

What are you doing?

Hey, what...

What are you doing?

[Shao Zui]

[Shao Zui]

Hello.

Hello, Ji.

Qi Nian is with you, right?

Yes, what’s up?

OK, listen.

Watch her.

Don’t let her check her phone.

[Toutiao News]

[The romantic comic is a fraud.]

[A disclosure of Dress for the Beauty’s]

[dirty secrets.]

You’re quite popular recently.

The anti-fans begin to make a scene.

But I never expected that

you’re their target.

According to some insider,

Dress for the Beauty

is a plagiarism by Baby Seven.

It’s said to seek attention,

Baby Seven describes it
as a record of her experience.

They say she’s a liar.

Got it.

Qi Nian.

Leave it.

I didn’t lie.

I know you didn’t.

OK, I’ll leave it to you.

Gotta go.

I want to go to work tomorrow.

Is your foot better?

Almost.

Even if it’s not,

I have no holidays left.

I’ve got work to do
for the Autograph Session.

It can be postponed.

And it’s not a good time.

We can wait until the rumors die down.

The unfaithful posts

have been demanded to be deleted.

And MC will issue an attorney’s letter.

You can also issue a warning

to those rumormongers.

No need.

To them,

my justification means nothing.

They only believe what they believe.

It’s always been like this.

What do you mean always?

Did it happen to you before?

Can we drop it?

I want to take a shower.

Are you talking to your breath?

Move. Use your fingers.

No inspiration.

How can we give you inspiration?

I want to see the sea.

Come with me to see the sea, OK?

It takes too much time.

Are there simpler ways?

Simpler?

Take me to my bedroom.

Stop.

I’m not catnip.

You’re like a cat addicted to catnip.

Do you wanna do that
each time before work?

Do you demand all your ex-assistants

to do that?

No, no.

I’m just addicted to you.

So,

you slacked on your job in these years

because I wasn’t with you.

Yes, smarty pants.

You’re my sweetie indeed.

Cut it.

Are you gonna draw or not?

I don’t mind Thither Cloud is doomed.

Now you want to hire a ghost-drawer?

Where is your dignity

as a cartoonist?

Yeah.

I have no dignity,

nor professional morality.

I don’t care about the 20-page story.

Find someone to do it.

Stay right there.

Do you think

you have nothing to do

with the poor quality

if you don’t draw it?

You draw the covers but not the story.

What are you hiding from?

Who is your identity to ask that?

My editor?

An anti-fan?

Or my boyfriend?

I...

Never mind. I don’t want to listen.

Leave me alone.

Mr. Ji, you’re still up?

I can walk.

I can’t allow it.

I told you not to force yourself.

Mr. Ji, I can...

What? You want to dry your hair?

I don’t want to be a bother.

I don’t mind.

And today

is the last day of your holiday.

It’s OK.

I can drop by occasionally.

Not OK to me.

Do you know withdrawal syndrome?

When one’s deeply in love with someone,

he can’t stand a second without her.

Do you know who I’m referring to?

Me.

How are you gonna make it up to me?

What do you want?

Raise your hands.

You lay on my legs for long.

I want it back.

Mr. Ji, you’re so...

So what? Shameless?

No, no, no.

You’re so sociable today.

Did I press the wrong button

on you?

I can’t sleep. Tell me a story.

Do you like the Grimm’s

or Andersen’s Fairy Tales?

The Little Red Riding Hood.

OK.

Little Red Riding Hood’s grandma
is a wolf.

The wolf is actually...

I don’t remember.

Then tell me about you,

Baby Seven.

Wait.

I should call you,

Qiyue Qingwu.

Now that you’re asleep,

let me tell you a secret.

I’m

actually a cartoonist.

Now I’m Baby Seven.

In the past, my pen name

is Qiyue Qingwu.

You were not asleep?

You knew I was a cartoonist.

So you can search Qiyue Qingwu

and find all my stories.

I want to hear it from you.

In high school,

I met my first partner

of my life in comic.

She’s also my mentor.

She told me

drawing can be more than a hobby.

It can be a career

which I can devote my life on.

Be a cartoonist.

Let’s make ourselves

famous together.

I’m Lu Qingwu.

Qi Nian.

What?

You’re so noisy.

You quit your job

to get drunk?

Come out.

What?

You were also drunk in this tub.

And I bought it.

I can do whatever I want with it.

OK.

You can take it out on me.

I don’t mind.

Before you make it clear,

no one gets out of here.

Tell me.

What’s the reason you quit?

Ji Siqi.

Are you still Qiyue Qingwu’s fan?

Always. Why?

Congratulations!

You’re about to be the fourth person

to know the truth about her.

Qiyue Qingwu

is actually a group of two.

The person you admire

isn’t me,

but someone else.

I led her in the comic circle.

I introduced her to an agent,

my then editor,

Xiao Li.

To work with Miss Lu?

Yeah.

You both have your pros and cons.

Your drawings are grand and exquisite.

You’re good

in both the values and the storyline.

But you’re terrible with figures.

This is your hero.

Your heroine

and other roles.

Did you see the problem?

They all have similar looks.

Right.

Are you obsessed with your hero?

Everybody you draw looks like him.

I’m poor at figures.

That’s why your drawings

and stories are both excellent,

but you haven’t won fame.

However,

Lu’s good at figures.

So you’re a good team.

You write stories and draw.

Lu takes care of the figures.

I can say

the work will become a hit.

Xiao Li’s really got an eye.

Our work,

Thither Cloud became

the bestseller of the year.

And Qiyue Qingwu

became a rising star

and won the highest glory in comics

to be engraved on the Silver Quill Cup.

And only one person

went to receive the award.

Lu Qingwu, right?

That’s also the only official record

of Qiyue Qingwu.

So what is the other person

in Qiyue Qingwu like?

She’s a genius.

In contrast,

I’m just an eye candy.

Without her,

I wouldn’t have completed Thither Cloud.

So I chose to make a fresh start.

I’d rather draw

some boring stories

than live in her shadow.

But I found

talent cannot be learnt.

However hard I try,

I cannot make another comic

equal to Thither Cloud.

So what’s the point of trying?

She took the glory

that belongs to you both.

But you didn’t expose it.

It crossed my mind.

But when we came around,

I had dropped in the trap she set up.

Before I handed in

the drafts of Thither Cloud,

I met Xiao Li.

Are these the last drafts?

Yeah, I’ll have the ECC exam soon

and can’t use Internet for a month.

So I won’t be able to log in

Qiyue Qingwu’s account.

It’s OK.

Leave it to me and Lu.

Prepare yourself for the exam.

OK.

I’m sorry. Sorry. My fault.

It crashed. What now?

Got water in the motherboard maybe.

It’s my fault.

Look,

I’ll take it for repair.

I’ll give you a new laptop.

Thanks then.

I never thought

behind his seemingly sincere apology

was an evil plot.

Due to network outage,

I didn’t know my signature was removed

at the first time.

The laptop with my drafts

were in their possession.

And they changed the password

to Qiyue Qingwu’s account.

I had no proof to justify myself.

Even when

I was defamed,

I couldn’t explain.

How did they defame you?

I had a few drawings of Thither Cloud

posted on my other account.

Somehow,

they were posted on the blog.

Back then, the fans were

convinced I copied Lu Qingwu’s drawings.

The abuses didn’t stop
until I cancelled my account.

I was notorious.

If MC didn’t take me in,

I’d quit comics.

So I change my style and pen name

and convert to my downside area,

girl manga.

I don’t want to be involved

in the painful past.

That’s all.

Am I like an ostrich

who escapes from troubles?

But I don’t want to live through

another nightmare.

And I don’t want Xin to worry.

Stop.

I respect your decision.

But I’m protective.

Can you take care of it

before I step in?

Yes.

But,

don’t jump to conclusions.

Maybe there’s another story behind it.

So who is it that stole

your partner’s authorship?

You also think it’s me?

You think I took her authorship?

If I told you

she betrayed me first,

would you believe it?

[Termination Contract]

Termination?

Quit my authorship?

[Party A: Qi Nian]

Why did she do that?

It was her decision.

Perhaps she had another plan,

reluctant to be bonded with you.

Maybe she didn’t want you as a partner.

[Party A: Qi Nian]

Qi Nian, call me.

Qi Nian, I need to talk to you.

Call me immediately.

Stop texting me.

Then I was blacklisted.

And she disappeared from my world.

We broke off contact.

When we met again,

she pretended to be a victim.

An award doesn’t necessarily mean good.

In these years,

I’ve been restrained by Thither Cloud.

However hard I try,

they compare my works with it.

I’ve been living in her shadow.

Even you the layman

dare to point fingers at me.

I wish I didn’t take the award.

I wish

I were still a third-rate cartoonist.

What’s going on?

If it isn’t your fault,

then who is behind all these?

Lu Qingwu?

Lu Qingwu?

What is she thinking?

Sleeping here

as an intern?

Let her sleep.

Sometimes, we need to show our care

to those who work overtime.

But we...

It’s OK.

Let’s have the meeting over there.

Come on.

Give me a break, sweetie.

You said no sleeping over.

Why are you in my bed now?

You were hopelessly drunk last night.

How could I leave you alone?

Are you gonna hasten me today,

my dear editor?

I’ve done the job for you.

Really?

[Me]

If a paid drawer is needed,

it’d better be me.

At least no one knows better than I do

how to make up for your weaknesses.

I’m an anti-fan, remember?

But why?

I know you have a problem.

So I’m not gonna press you.

When you let it go someday,

we’ll talk about it.

Alright.

I’ve been here for all night.

Time to go home.

No, no.

I’d be an idiot to let you go.

Move over to me, OK?

I need to go home.

What’s wrong?

It’s a long story.

Anyway, don’t come to me lately.

See you later.

Why?

What...?

What’s wrong with him?

What a good time you choose to call me.

Come. I’ll introduce someone to you.

You slept for over an hour,

you know?

Over an hour?

From now on,

you’ll be famous for overtime work

and sleeping at work. How nice!

Any premium?

Maybe a raise?

Can you please say something realistic?

You expect a premium for sleeping?

How about a fancy dinner?

The capitalist’s sugarcoated b*llet.

Did you forget what day it is?

What day is it?

Yeah, Baby Seven’s Autograph Session.

I wasted all night.

How could I forget it?

Aren’t you gonna wash up?

I... I’ll do it in the bathroom.

Don’t forget our dinner.

OK.

Last 14 hours.

[Dress for the Beauty Popular Cartoonist,
Baby Seven’s Autograph Session]

[Dress for the Beauty by Baby Seven]

[Dress for the Beauty]

Has the Autograph Session started?

Not yet, but soon.

Is it too late to run away?

Why would you want to run away?

You know the comments online.

What if no one comes today?

Why don’t you check it out later?

You should meet the fans who come

at a time like this, shouldn’t you?

It’s time. Let’s go to the venue.

OK.

[Dress for the Beauty Popular Cartoonist,
Baby Seven’s Autograph Session]

Nervous?

Is my look

weird?

I think my face is stiff.

Not at all. You’re charming.

Oh, hey, are you here?

Where are you?

Don’t worry. I’m with you.

Good luck!

[Dress for the Beauty Popular Cartoonist,
Baby Seven’s Autograph Session]

The Autograph Session is about to begin.

Please enter in a line.

That’s a lot of people.

Gorgeous!

Yeah.

Come on.

Hurry.

Take this seat.

Come on. Let’s sit here.

I’ll sit here.

I’m so happy.

Come on. Over there.

Hurry. Move.

Keep going. Keep going.

How about here?

I’ve waited for long.

Finally a new book.

Yeah.

Why do you want to meet here?

Is it about business?

Good.

You know you have business to do.

It seems you’re not blinded by love.

Stop mocking at me.

Tell me. Who is this big shot

I have to meet in person?

Do you know Galaxy Productions?

Is it

the company good at IP adaptations?

What?
You wanna work with them on a film?

It’s one of the top film productions.

Flower & Romance

is also a top IP.

It surely deserves top resources.

We can’t allow some third-rater

to steal our spotlight.

Third-rater?

Who are you referring to?

You have no sense of crisis.

Anyway, the company’s boss

is on a domestic research on cartoon IP.

If we get the deal,

we’ll get the top resources.

So whatever it takes,

we must get it.

[Dress for the Beauty by Baby Seven]
And now, we’re ready

[Dress for the Beauty by Baby Seven]
for your questions.

In my hand

are questions collected from the fans.

Miss Baby Seven,

are you ready?

Ready.

OK.

First question.

If you’re Xiaoqi,

how would you describe Mr. J?

Quiet, charming and mine.

What does Mr. J often say to Xiaoqi?

Quiet. Shut up. Wait.

OK.

What does Xiaoqi want to say to Mr. J?

Marry me or leave me.

Marry me or leave me.

If you’re getting married,

who will propose?

Excuse me, wait a moment.

Come here.

Excuse us.

What’s wrong?

Is it a question from the fans?

Or you’re doing someone a favor?

No, definitely not.

A fan wants Xiaoqi to woo Mr. J.

Can you do that?

Who wrote down the question?

I can’t.

The “Give Me Your Heart” gestures.

Pass on all gestures and moves.

OK, OK.

Last question.

Is Mr. J’s story based on someone

in your life?

The comic, Dress for the Beauty,

records how I pursue him.

So romantic.

-That’s swag.
-Yeah!

There are a lot of rumors

on the Internet about this work.

I want to tell you

that they’re not true.

Though imagination

is part of the creation.

But you like it.

And it’s real.

I promise.

Baby Seven, we do trust you.

But isn’t Mr. J’s presence

the only way to dispel rumors?

Yes. Right.

If he’s as perfect as the man is

in your story,

you should introduce him to us.

Right?

-Yes.
-Right.

Introduce him to us.

I know what you mean.

But compared to my innocence,

I prefer

to leave his life undisturbed.

So I hope you all

can give us some privacy.

Thank you.

OK.

So much for the Q & A.

Now let’s move on

to the benefits Baby Seven

prepares for you.

We’ll make a drawing for a fan

who has been

chosen by our platform.

He’s also a big fan

of Dress for the Beauty.

Mr. J!

The man in the fairy tale is here.

It’s really Mr. J.

It’s him!

Really.

Please remain calm. Be seated.

OK, let’s welcome this fan

to introduce himself.

Hello, everyone.

My name is Ji,

a big fan of Baby Seven.

Also,

I’m her boyfriend.

Boyfriend?

So romantic.

I’m so jealous.

He said that?

What now? It’s the hot search.

Is it?

Mr. Ji, doesn’t it bother you?

Why would it?

Look at this picture.

[Mr. J together with Xiaoqi]
The picture has been posted online.

Your personal info will be disclosed.

Aren’t you worried about the impact?

So?

Will you be my girlfriend?

Explain compared to your innocence,

you prefer to leave my life undisturbed.

When did I ever need your protection?

But...

Those who need your protection

at the price of your innocence

don’t deserve you.

Love does not live on sacrifice.

But you’ve made sacrifices for me.

The rumors online would do me no harm.

Am I a weak man in your eyes?

All right. Stop thinking about it.

In fact,

I’m here to claim the benefits.

What benefits?

[The “Give Me Your Heart” gestures]
You promise to woo and propose.

It’s you.

Time to honor your promise, Baby Seven.

Excuse me, are you Miss Qi?

You are...?

I’m the assistant
to Galaxy Productions’ producer.

This is my boss’s card.

[Pei Yan Producer]
Pei Yan?

My boss has great interest

in your works.

When it’s convenient for you,

could we set up a meeting?

We’ll go when the session is over.

OK.

We’ll come and pick you up.

OK.

You know his boss?

Qi Nian, what are you doing here?

The fans are waiting
for a photo with you.

Coming.

Hey, Ji Yanxin.

We’ve had a few pots of tea.

When are they coming?

Did I say I have an appointment?

No? Then what are we doing here?

Goodbye.

Be patient.

She’s here.

It’s very nice to meet you, Ms. Pei.

Excuse me, do I know you?

Xiao Li from Rongpin Culture.

In the conference last week,

we talked about
the adaptation of cartoons.

Mr. Xiao, right?

What a coincidence!

Allow me to introduce her.

This is the star of our company

I talked about.

The author

of the most popular comic,
Flower & Romance,

Lu Qingwu.

Miss Lu.

The Queen of girl manga.

What an honor!

The honor is mine, Ms. Pei.

You flattered me.

Nice to meet you.

Please, be seated.

Have some tea, Miss Lu.

Thank you.

Mr. Xiao.

Right,

isn’t the most popular comic now

Dress for the Beauty?

Ms. Pei, that’s the rank of last month.

We’re way ahead on top

of the annual rank.

Yes, you are on top.

But,

not way ahead, I think.

As far as I can see,

given Dress for the Beauty’s popularity,

in no less than three months,

it’ll become equally popular.

Sorry.

I prefer to

let the figure speak itself.

I mean no contempt

for Flower & Romance.

That comic is indeed popular.

But for adaptation,

temporary popularity isn’t enough.

It depends on the fans base.

Baby Seven’s fans on Weibo

are far less than ours.

Right.

But you may have forgotten, Mr. Xiao,

for adaptation,

the most important thing

is the comic itself.

In the comic,

Dress for the Beauty,

I saw the author’s sincerity.

Most top IPs don’t have it.

I wonder if the IPs that lack sincerity

include my work.

Works do not aim for the money

and cookie-cutter comics

have to be excluded.

Ms. Pei,

we sincerely wish to work with you.

You have your standards.

But in terms of comics,

Flower & Romance

is undoubtedly the best girl manga IP.

The investment risk is much lower

than other works.

So please reconsider it.

What’s more there to say?

Don’t you see it?

She has an ideal choice.

Since her taste is poor,

there’s no need to say more.

Ms. Pei, I’m sorry.

Ms. Pei, are you OK?

Yes, I’m fine.

Sorry for your clothes.

Let me pay for it.

I said I’m fine.

♪We’re like the North and South Poles♪

♪The never-crossing heaven and earth♪

♪My world♪

♪Doesn’t open to others♪

♪But you fill the entire space♪

♪I opened my heart to you♪

♪You invited yourself in♪

♪Love isn’t just about affection♪

♪There’s anxiety too♪

♪I’m greedy♪

♪Our relationship is a miracle♪

♪Everything is calculated
Don’t run away♪

♪Fate will work out the puzzle♪

♪Let love continue to grow♪

♪However hard you try
Feelings can’t be controlled♪

♪From two hearts to one mind♪

♪Love is irrational♪

♪Just because I♪

♪Want to be with you♪

♪Want to be with you♪